9/21/12

Taste of Atlanta is coming - October 5-7!

Returning for its 11th year, Taste of Atlanta
gears up for a landmark weekend in Tech Square. Anxious epicureans can
get gourmet at the city’s most anticipated culinary event on October 5-7.
With a distinct recipe for success, Taste of Atlanta offers an array of
diversions for the culinary curious. From fan favorites to new
experiences and more, the festival brings the annual action to back to
Midtown for a tasty trek.

On Friday, October 5, The Big Grill: Grills Gone Wild fires
up the weekend. Attendees can enjoy all-inclusive access to the city’s
best grilled grub, chilled cocktails, beer and wine. Yacht Rock Schooner
will perform while attendees sample bites from some of Atlanta’s most
renowned chefs including Ford Fry, Kevin Rathbun, Jay Swift and more.Tickets for the Friday night fete are all-inclusive and can be purchased by visiting http://tasteofatlanta.com/bigGrill.php.

On Saturday and Sunday, more than 80 of Atlanta’s favorite restaurants and most exciting chefs serve up their specialties at this year's festival. From
international cuisine to under-the-radar eats, Taste of Atlanta
spotlights the incredible energy and diversity of Atlanta's shining food
scene. For a complete list of participating restaurants, visit http://tasteofatlanta.com/restaurants.php.

Festival highlights, featuring participating restaurants, include:

·Barcraft Competition – It’s back! Guests can channel their inner
mixologist and sample cocktails from Atlanta’s best bartenders as they
compete for the top spot. Open to VIP ticket holders only.

·Family Food Zone – Step right up for demos
and cooking lessons from national and local chefs in an interactive
environment. Returning to the lineup this year, the Top Chef Kids
Competition offers hands-on experience for chefs in training.

·Inside the Food Studio – Experience the fascinating world of the professional chef to discover secrets of the craft. Returning for its third year, this intimate experience is
hosted by Tom Sullivan. Patrons can enjoy beverages and bites while
learning valuable cooking skills and insight into the Atlanta restaurant
scene. Whether highlighting the most unique condiments or Atlanta’s top
spots for midnight munchies, this behind-the-scenes look offers
unrivaled insight into the professional kitchen.

·Grill Dome –Kamado Grills are bringing the heat to this year’s festival.
With demonstrations throughout the day, local grill-masters can watch
as chefs cook up their specialties on these amazing ceramic grills.

·The Kitchen Workshop – Hosted by Mara Davis, The
Kitchen Workshop is a hands-on cooking experience offering patrons a
unique and enriching opportunity to learn how to create delicious dishes
in their own kitchen. A wide range of classes and instructors provide
the ideal interaction for patrons to enjoy themselves and learn
interesting twists on basic cooking concepts and techniques.Open to VIP ticket holders only.

·Home Plate Main Stage – This year, get ready for a throw down. Renowned chefs battle
it out and go head-to-head on the main stage. These culinary craftsmen
tackle secret ingredients, themed challenges, unique recipes and more.

·Barnes & Noble Bookstore –
Stroll through this tent to pick up the latest copies of today’s most
popular cookbooks and other food-related titles. Check out the cookbook signing schedule to meet notable chefs like Adam Roberts, Kathleen Flinn and more.

Taste
of Atlanta founder Dale DeSena takes great pride in the fact that the
festival has so much to offer for everyone’s distinct appetite. “Most people hear ‘Taste of Atlanta’ and they think they’ll get lots of great food – and they’re right!” says DeSena. “We love when people also discover how educational the festival is. With
the addition of The Kitchen Workshop this year and the continued
success of Inside the Food Studio, we’re one of the few festivals that
really encourages the attendees to engage with the chefs, the food and
the programming. We are so proud to serve the city in this
capacity and to show the world the amazing restaurants and chefs that
help define Atlanta. We can’t wait to transform Tech Square into foodie heaven once again this year!”

·VIP tickets (includes 15 taste coupons and access to Wine+Beer+Cocktail Experience) are$75 in advance; $85 at the gate.A limited number of VIP tickets are available, and the first 300 ticket holders each day receive a festival gift bag.

·Taste coupons
are used to purchase food from participating restaurants. Menu items
are valued at one, two or three taste coupons. Additional taste coupons
are sold in increments of 10 coupons for $10 or 20 coupons for $20.

·Tickets
are sold at locations throughout Atlanta, including select Whole Foods
Market outlets. Advance tickets must be purchased by midnight on October
5. For more information, visit http://tasteofatlanta.com/tickets.php.

About Taste of Atlanta:

Taste
of Atlanta is a three-day festival that attracts food lovers from
throughout Atlanta, the Southeast and beyond to enjoy tastes from more
than 80 restaurants from all over the Atlanta Metropolitan area. Guests
can sample delicious dishes; sip robust wines, craft beers, and
innovative cocktails; be entertained by demos from celebrity chefs; and
enjoy interactive sponsor experiences and family-friendly entertainment,
all while uncovering the incredible dining treasures the city has to
offer. Join us Friday through Sunday, October 5-7 in Technology Square.
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